This year marks Nicholas Lynch’s fifth year with Colonial IU 20, all spent serving as a Management Assistant with the Partial Hospitalization Program. Throughout his time in the role, Nick says the most rewarding part of the job has been the relationships he has built with students and staff across programs and classrooms.
Nick believes that building strong relationships is the foundation for success when working with families, students, and coworkers.
“Getting to visit all sorts of different classrooms and share what I learn along the way with others is so cool,” he shared. “I’m fortunate to work with some amazing people.”
For new employees joining the IU, Nick encourages them to embrace the experience with an open mind. “Working here is like nothing you’ve experienced before,” he said. “Move with kindness and respect, embrace the bad days, and remember we’re all here for a common purpose of providing positive outcomes for students.”
According to Mr. Kory Kutzler, Partial Hospitalization Program Supervisor, Nick’s dedication and selflessness have made a lasting impact across the program. “Every time I hear feedback from teams and administrators, they sing his praises,” Mr. Kutzler said. “Nick never gives pushback and his primary concern is always for his fellow teammates and ensuring that the staff in the classrooms are doing okay. He is truly selfless and consistently focused on helping others.”